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Getting ready timeline
Brittany, on May 6, 2022 at 12:47 PM

I am working on my getting ready timeline and it’s been a little stressful. I want to make sure my vendors have the time they need not just with me but with the bridesmaids. without being too...

Michelle, May 7, 2022 12 2,568 6
Sarah
What are you getting your bridal party?
Sarah, on May 6, 2022 at 6:20 PM

I can’t decide which bracelet I want to get my bridesmaids… I will it to them on my wedding day and since my colors are rust and gold any one of these would work perfectly ! The first one you can add...

PermaGrin, May 7, 2022 6 176 8
Heather
How many here are on a 3,000 or under budget?
Heather, on July 22, 2015 at 2:14 AM

How do u do it lol. What's ur guest list? Mines 10-20 people but with venue food etc lol. I'm diy ing most items lol. I'm trying to figure out what I want still.

Falonn, May 7, 2022 17 1,614
Kelly
Invites
Kelly, on April 28, 2022 at 5:49 PM

Curious if anyone is ordering their invites 5 months ahead? I want to get it done and have them ready to go by later august. I am a little hesitant given covid that there will be some sudden...

Sarah, May 5, 2022 12 151 6
Sweetbella
Engagment ring cleaning, need advice
Sweetbella, on June 24, 2010 at 12:51 PM

Hey all, I got my ring from Kay Jewelers and my mom said I can get cleaning for free at any jewelers store, is that true? I am thinking about having it cleaned once a month. Let me know, thanks! I am...

Ginger, May 5, 2022 42 14,888 6
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What to put in bridesmaid binders?
bridetobe, on August 6, 2015 at 7:00 PM

I have little binders for all my girls and I need to figure out what to put in there, any ideas? So far I have a timeline, all the wedding party and parents phone numbers, vendors and their phone...

Sam, May 5, 2022 56 1,612 4
Krystle
Unresponsive Photographer 2 weeks from Wedding Day
Krystle, on May 2, 2022 at 4:12 PM

At what point do I freak out and try to find a backup photographer? I signed my contract with my current photographer 6 months ago. He was very responsive at first but I haven't heard a peep from him...

Fiona, May 5, 2022 12 709
Catherine
Wedding planner
Catherine, on May 4, 2022 at 4:19 PM

I just need some direction...My wedding planner has not answered me in 3 weeks. What should I do? Last time she emailed me was 4/11/22. I emailed her 4/26/22 and this morning 5/4 I texted her. Nada......

Sloane, May 5, 2022 4 159 5
FutureMrsWolff
Wedding Blog
FutureMrsWolff, on May 10, 2018 at 5:00 PM

Hello!!!! I am considering starting a blog to document our wedding planning journey. Majority of my family and friends live in a different city so I though it would be a fun way to keep everyone up to...

Martha, May 5, 2022 9 1,161
Kris
Covid Postponement (for the 4th time . . . . )
Kris, on December 10, 2020 at 10:26 AM

SO. St Louis County has tightened their restrictions down to 10 people at an event, so we are looking at postponing YET AGAIN. I wouldn't mind having a small ceremony in February then have something...

Robert, May 5, 2022 14 521
Lynnie
Which came first? Venue or Wedding Date?
Lynnie, on November 12, 2019 at 11:05 AM

The first two big decisions you need to make for your wedding are when and where! But which decision was more important to you?? Did you fall in love with a venue and take whatever date they had open?...

Sky, May 5, 2022 358 2,561 11
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Mother of the Bride/groom gifts?
Future Mrs. Lowder, on October 14, 2020 at 10:03 AM

Hey y’all, I am struggling with what gifts to get the mothers. For my mom it’s hard because neither of us are girly and all I’m seeing is jewelry and such and for his mom I don’t want anything that...

Marcus, May 5, 2022 14 1,356 12
Ashley
dj at backyard wedding - yes or no?
Ashley, on May 3, 2021 at 10:48 AM

Having a small backyard wedding in July. 35-40 people. It was my plan to hire a DJ, but now looking at their prices I’m not sure if we’ll be able to. The one I wanted to use is 1,600. One other I...

Ashley, May 5, 2022 14 948 1
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Gratuity Cheat Sheet?
Sasha, on May 3, 2022 at 5:35 PM

Does anyone have a Gratuity Cheat Sheet for the vendors the night of the reception? We want to make sure we don't overlook anyone we might not think of, know the tip amount etiquette deems...

Eliz, May 4, 2022 7 210 2
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Brunch/lunch wedding!
Ggreer14, on May 1, 2022 at 1:38 PM

We decided we are having an early wedding, our ceremony starting at 12, 12:30 cocktail hour, then 1:30 lunch. Anyone been to an early day wedding? How was it? Pros and cons? Let me know!

Helen, May 4, 2022 5 199 3
Kelly
Room Blocks- When to book
Kelly, on May 3, 2022 at 2:34 PM

Hi! Starting to plan for a July 2023 wedding in Boston and need to look into room blocks as 95% of guests will be traveling in. Has anyone had any experience with a 90% fill rate or you would be...

Kelly, May 3, 2022 8 363 9
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Should i expect full service?
Gary, on May 2, 2022 at 8:34 PM

I want to start planning for a wedding for 30 people. Should I keep searching an all inclusive type of deal or should I settle for a place that lacks the dj, cake and photography and hire private...

Gary, May 3, 2022 6 138 2
Grace
Uninvite someone? Help!
Grace, on May 1, 2022 at 11:22 AM

My boss approached me in the break room and asked "My wife (name) and I are invited to your wedding, right?" and I PANICKED and stumbled through a "of course"..... I do not want to upset him but I...

Fiona, May 3, 2022 23 710 1
Amber Lynn
Divorced Parents and Drama of walking down the aisle
Amber Lynn, on February 24, 2009 at 10:40 PM

My parents are divorced and not on the best terms. I mentioned that my dad was going to walk me down the aisle and this threw my mom for a loop. Does anyone have a suggestion of how to smooth things...

Shari, May 3, 2022 8 4,241 1
Mrs.evans
The Wedding invitations &the rsvp cards nightmare
Mrs.evans, on April 25, 2022 at 7:03 PM

Hello everyone I dont know if this forum has been done already or not. But I have sent out our wedding invitations Now I'm getting wedding invitations returned because our guest have given us the...

Mrs.evans, May 3, 2022 40 925
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